# The Silent Age

> Atmospheric point-and-click adventure game with time travel and puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by House on Fire.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-silent-age/id580991034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [House on Fire](https://appshunter.io/developer/465072852)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,193 App Store ratings · 333 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 1.4 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-silent-age/id580991034/reviews.md

## What is The Silent Age?

Episode Two now available, the final chapter in this award winning adventure.

The Silent Age takes you on an adventurous journey into a dystopian future where mankind has gone extinct!

Travel through time between the iconic 70's and a desolate present day haunted by silence.

The Silent Age is an atmospheric point-and-click adventure game with stylized visuals and an eerie soundtrack that will keep you in suspense as you solve mind-bending puzzles.

With an interface specifically designed for touch devices, you'll flow through the story without hiccups and frustrations. Sit back, plug in your headphones, and enjoy the adventure.

Background Story -------------------------------------------------

It’s 1972. Love is free. Flipflops, English leather and bandanas are the height of fashion. Meanwhile the Cold War is more than lukewarm and a real one is going on overseas. Movements are happening. Environmentalists, the female liberties movement, and on the dance floors an entirely different kind of movement is overtaking the underground clubs. The winds of change are certainly blowing over the country.

Somewhere in the big city, in a tall, faceless government building someone left a window open. All the winds of change are doing here is blowing leaves all over Joe’s newly-swept floor. He’s been there for two years now. Working a dead-end attendant job making sure the building is as spotless as the suits walking the halls. It’s been like this for years, going from one soul-devouring job to the next.

Our protagonist is Joe in more than just name. He is quite literally Joe Average. Average height, average weight, average IQ. In fact, the only thing remotely remarkable about him is exactly how much he conforms to the median of the hypothetical everyman, and up until this point, Joe’s life hasn't exactly been biography material.

This is all about to change...

Reviews -------------------------------------------------

Metacritic score: 84

*** "The combination of intelligent puzzles and sexy spartan design has iOS adventure fans flocking to The Silent Age in droves [...]" -- Kotaku

*** "You may detect a strong Twelve Monkeys influence at work in the game's storyline." -- Eurogamer

*** "The Silent Age is an absolutely fantastic adventure that fans of the genre should not miss" -- 148Apps

*** "Beautiful and immersive graphics and soundtrack create an uncannily calm ambiance. Logical puzzles make sense in the context of the world" -- Gamezebo

*** "Smart, mysterious and layered beneath a very welcome dose of otherworldly eeriness, The Silent Age will delight any adventure gamer who feels that the genre's revival, welcome though it is, is just a little too light-hearted in the 21st century" -- Modojo

*** "The Silent Age delivers a charming experience, packed with stylish graphics and sound, simple touch controls and an intriguing story" -- Multiplayer.it

*** "I especially recommend The Silent Age to fans of science fiction, time travel, quirky writing, inner monologues and epic mustaches" -- Indie Love

## Key features

- Point-and-click adventure gameplay
- Time travel mechanics
- Dystopian future setting
- Stylized 70s era
- Mind-bending puzzles
- Atmospheric soundtrack
- Touch-optimized interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode Two | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Silent Age?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕹️ Unique time-travel gameplay
- 🎶 Immersive soundtrack
- 🤖 Interesting characters

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Short gameplay length
- 💰 Expensive for second episode
- 🤔 Predictable story
- 🐢 Slow character movement

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Dialogue text glitches

**Most requested features**

- More episodes/chapters
- Lower price for second episode
- Faster character movement
- More complex puzzles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 333)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-silent-age/id580991034/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Played it years ago, came back still love it

*2025-10-14, version 2.16*

best game ever

### 4/5 — No fullscreen support!

*2025-09-23, version 2.16*

There I said it for anyone coming back to this game in the modern age! It is a great 5 star game at its core, thats all I remember (beat it 10+ years ago). 

However it has not been updated for ages, is displayed letterbox and seems to run at less than 30fps. I still recommend checking it out or if possible play it on steam!

### 5/5 — I will replay this game for all of eternity

*2025-08-05, version 2.16*

This is the kind of game you’ll think of time to time after playing and wish you could go back to the first time you ever did play it.

### 4/5 — Ep 3????

*2025-07-30, version 2.16*

I played this game years ago and still love it. Just need a new episode or some

### 5/5 — Amazing game !

*2025-07-30, version 2.16*

I still enjoy this game in 2025 !!! Thank you.

### 5/5 — Very good adventure

*2025-07-16, version 2.16*

I really enjoyed both episodes of this adventure. The problems were well judged - I only got completely stuck a couple of times. Recommended!

### 4/5 — Short polished game

*2025-06-22, version 2.16*

Could have used more depth in the story as i feel it’s a bit short (2hrs of playing time) but is a very well written game that is a bit janky at times.

### 4/5 — Enjoyable

*2025-06-20, version 2.16*

I enjoyed playing this game. It was not too hard. There were only a few places where I had to consult a walkthrough to find answers, and even then I realized they were right in front of me. 
The storyline is not complicated, but it was a little confusing, as all time travel stories tend to be. The long cut scene in the middle of the game, where the doctor explains the backstory, was annoying. It was way too long. Surely the developers could have found a better way.
I really appreciated the ending, however. The final cut scenes were poignant and made me think. 
Four out of five stars.

### 5/5 — Finally got all the achievements

*2025-05-22, version 2.16*

I played this game many many years ago, on Android as well.

I just finally got to getting the last few achievements that I couldnt figure in my regular run with the help of a guide online.

This game has a special place, thank you developer.

### 5/5 — One of my favorite games

*2025-04-19, version 2.16*

Beautiful game and enticing story.

## Frequently asked questions about The Silent Age

### What kind of game is The Silent Age?

The Silent Age is an atmospheric point-and-click adventure game. It features a compelling narrative, mind-bending puzzles, and a unique art style with an eerie soundtrack. The gameplay involves traveling through time between the 1970s and a desolate future to uncover the mystery of humanity's extinction.

### What are the key features of The Silent Age?

Key features include its point-and-click adventure gameplay, time travel mechanics allowing players to switch between eras, a dystopian future setting contrasted with a stylized 1970s, challenging puzzles, an atmospheric soundtrack, and an interface optimized for touch devices.

### How is The Silent Age monetized?

The Silent Age is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This model allows players to experience the initial parts of the game for free, with optional purchases available to unlock further content or progress.

### What platforms is The Silent Age available on?

The description mentions an interface specifically designed for touch devices, indicating availability on mobile platforms like iOS. It also has a Metacritic score, suggesting it may be available on other platforms as well.

### What is the story behind The Silent Age?

The game's story follows Joe, an average man in 1972, who is tasked with traveling to a dystopian future where mankind has gone extinct. Players will journey between the iconic 70s and a desolate present day, solving puzzles to understand how this future came to be.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.16 — 2016-09-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- New language: Farsi
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.15 — 2016-06-30

Minor bug fixes and tweaks.

### 2.14 — 2016-06-16

General bugfixes

### 2.13 — 2016-04-23

Sound issue on some devices has been fixed.

### 2.12 — 2016-04-19

General bug fixes and performance improvements

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